Fire Safety & Health and Safety Manager

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Nottingham is seeking a Safety Compliance Manager to lead fire safety and health & safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH certificate and have proven experience in managing health and safety in public sector or construction settings. This role involves conducting risk assessments, developing training programs, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. A hybrid working model is supported.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Innovative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a health & safety management role, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and risk management.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire safety compliance across all sites.
• Conduct risk assessments, fire drills, and safety audits.
• Develop training programs on fire safety and health & safety awareness.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in safety management systems

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Tools

RAMS

Incident logs

Compliance dashboards

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is: £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .

About the Role

• Lead and manage fire safety and health & safety compliance across all sites, ensuring adherence to UK legislation and best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments, fire drills, and safety audits, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Develop and deliver training programs to staff on fire safety, manual handling, and general health & safety awareness.
• Liaise with external agencies (e.g. fire services, HSE) and internal stakeholders to ensure effective safety management.
• Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and documentation, including incident reporting and investigation records, and ensure that all fire risk assessments are maintained and delivered effectively.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety and Fire Safety.
• Proven experience in a health & safety management role, ideally within the public sector, facilities, or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations, risk management, and emergency planning.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage staff at all levels.
• Proficient in using safety management systems and reporting tools (e.g. RAMS, incident logs, compliance dashboards).
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

-A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council, we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries,please contact Neil Brennan, Property Service Manager, by telephone on 07719419277 or by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 26th November 2025

Please note that there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

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